ASC News

While it is critical for ASCs to constantly explore growth strategies such as adding more cases and recruiting physicians, more and more ASCs are considering adding untraditional ASC specialties like spine and retina. While these may seem to fall under…

Many older surgery centers in dire financial straits can be turned around and get a new lease on life, according to Bill Southwick, president and CEO of HealthMark Partners. Mr. Southwick offers four key questions to determine if an older…

Eastwind Surgical ASC in Westerville, Ohio, opened in 2007. It currently has one OR and a procedure room. The center hosts 10 neurosurgeons and two anesthesiologists who perform pain management. Administrative Manager Lynn S. Feldman, RN, MBA, explains two key…

Susan Kizirian, chief operating officer for ASCOA, describes the following three mistakes ASCs often make when purchasing supplies.

Buddy Bacon is CEO of Meridian Surgical Partners.Q: What are some critical mistakes you have seen ruin a de novo ASC?

Joe Zasa, managing partner of ASD Management, an operator of 26 ASCs throughout the United States, discusses three small changes ASCs can make which can lead to big financial improvements, and offers a "bonus" tip on how to motivate staff.

As a nonprofit-owned ASC, operating efficiently is a vital goal for SMF Surgery Center. Throughout our five years of operation, our staff, administration and team of more than 100 physicians have worked closely to identify and implement cost-saving measures. It…

Joni M. Steinman, president of AUSMS Healthcare Consultants in San Diego, explains how postsurgical recovery centers can help surgery centers and explains their uncertain growth.

Brian Brown, regional vice president of operations of Meridian Surgical Partners, suggests ASCs analyze the following 12 items and share the data with their physicians on a weekly basis.

Rajiv Chopra, principal and CFO for The C/N Group, offers the following five best practices for ASCs to improve their marketing efforts.